Calling all Asian-Heritage filmmakers!

Starting March 1st, VAFF will begin accepting open-call film entries for this year’s Festival, November 6-9. Hurry, deadline closes May 31st.

The Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) is Canada’s oldest festival dedicated to exhibiting films and videos by North American artists of Asian heritage. Incorporated in spring 1997, VAFF is committed to supporting both emerging talent and established filmmakers. Visiting artists have included Ham Tran, Dean Ishida, Loni Ding, Justin Lin, Wes Kim, and Michael Kang, as well as BC filmmakers, Mina Shum, Desiree Lim, Nilesh Patel, Jeff Chiba Stearns and Romeo Candido.

Awards include a juried award for Best Canadian Short. Programming includes Q & A sessions, panel discussions, a Filmmakers’ Luncheon, and special gala events.

12th Annual Vancouver Asian Film Festival

November 6-9, 2008
Vancouver, BC, Canada

All screenings take place at Cinemark Tinseltown, a multiplex theatre within the city’s Chinatown and Downtown districts.

Submission guidelines and more info: http://www.vaff.org/submissions/